There was a possible gap in the weather. Would the runway be usable given the
record wet weather? During an early “pitch inspection” it was decided that if we
used just 1 aircraft towed only by the quad bikes and landed as close to the
track as possible then it might just be ok.
The launchpoint was left at the far end where it has been for the last month
or so. Moving it would have caused too much damage. We have a procedure for this
and any one of the airfield vehicles can be used as a temporary launchpoint
using their own radios and the netbook for flight logging.
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Dene Hitchen ( Scratch) chose today to return to the club
after a long absence due to his naval duties. |
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| The K13 roars up the wire for another launch into the un-inspiring sky |
Everyone was out of currency so the day was spent with check flights and
re-solos with the instructional duties shared between Don and Ged. The next
weather front was expected by late afternoon and in this respect the forecast
was accurate. The cloud gradually got darker, and the light, variable wind
strengthened from the south until 3.45 when it was obvious that drizzle/rain was
imminent. The final flight was a low release ( 250 feet?) to hanger land while
the assemble members scrambled to get everything washed and put away before the
serious rain arrived.
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And who got a new gliding mug for Christmas?
David Downton of course. |
So we ended the day in the club house having achieved 18 launches with
several pilots refreshing their currency. Great stuff
Steve
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